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El Segundo (/ˌɛl səˈɡʌndoʊ/ EL sə-GUN-doh, Spanish: [el seˈɣundo]; Spanish for 'The Second')[7] is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located on Santa Monica Bay, it was incorporated on January 18, 1917, and is part of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. The population was 17,272 as of the 2020 census, a 3.7% increase from 16,654 in the 2010 census. A significant center of the oil and aerospace industries in Southern California, roughly three quarters of the city's land is dedicated exclusively to industrial and commercial uses, including a Chevron oil refinery which takes up more than a quarter of the city.

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History

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The El Segundo and Los Angeles coastal area was first settled by the Tongva (or Gabrieleños) Native American tribes. The area was once a part of Rancho Sausal Redondo ("Round Willow Patch Ranch"). Rancho Sausal Redondo extended from Playa Del Rey in the north to Redondo Beach in the south. Originally a Mexican land grant owned by Antonio Ygnacio Avila, the rancho was later purchased by a Scottish baronet named Sir Robert Burnett in 1860. After his return to Scotland in 1873, the property was purchased by then-manager of the rancho, Daniel Freeman. Daniel Freeman sold portions of the rancho to several persons. George H. Peck owned the 840 acres (340 ha) of land where the Chevron Refinery now sits. The city acquired its name ("the second" in Spanish) due to being the second Standard Oil refinery on the West Coast when Standard Oil of California purchased the 840 acres of land in 1911.[8] Peck also developed land in neighboring El Porto, where a street still bears his name.

The city was incorporated in 1917. The Standard Oil Company was renamed Chevron in 1984. The El Segundo refinery entered its second century of operation in 2011.[9]

The Douglas Aircraft Company plant in El Segundo was one of the major aircraft manufacturing facilities in California during World War II. It was one of the major producers of SBD Dauntless dive bombers, which achieved fame in the Battle of Midway. The facility, now operated by Northrop Grumman, is still an aircraft plant.[10][11]

  • El Segundo and Standard Oil Refinery, c. 1920
    El Segundo and Standard Oil Refinery, c. 1920
  • SBD Dauntless dive bombers being built by Douglas Aircraft Factory in El Segundo during World War II[12]
    SBD Dauntless dive bombers being built by Douglas Aircraft Factory in El Segundo during World War II[12]

In 2009, a pair of local artists discovered the Smoky Hollow area, which mainly consisted of commercial properties. Other artists started to migrate as they had been priced out of Venice Beach and Culver City. Not long after the Tech Industry discovered Smoky Hollow. [13] [14][15][16][17][18]

On the evening of 2 October 2025 an explosion occurred and a fire erupted at the Chevron refinery, which produces 276,000 barrels of crude oil daily.[19]

Geography

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The northern and southern boundaries of the town are Los Angeles International Airport and Manhattan Beach, with the Pacific Ocean as the western boundary. Its eastern boundary is roughly marked by Aviation Blvd.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a land area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2).

The beachfront area neighboring the refinery was once dominated by industrial wharves servicing oil tanker ships, and heavily polluted by sewage and stormwater runoff. The major expansion of the Hyperion wastewater treatment plant in the 1980s was the impetus for rehabilitation of the beach. The old piers were demolished, an underwater oil terminal was constructed a few miles offshore, and an enormous amount of dredged sand was used to restore and dramatically enlarge the once narrow and polluted beach. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs along this new artificial beach, as the refinery wharves were one of the last remaining industrial facilities directly obstructing the shoreline of the Santa Monica Bay.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19201,563—
19303,503124.1%
19403,7386.7%
19508,011114.3%
196014,21977.5%
197015,6209.9%
198013,752−12.0%
199015,22310.7%
200016,0335.3%
201016,6543.9%
202017,2723.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[20]
1860–1870[21][22] 1880-1890[23]
1900[24] 1910[25] 1920[26]
1930[27] 1940[28] 1950[29]
1960[30][31] 1970[32] 1980[33]
1990[34] 2000[35] 2010[36]
2020[37]

El Segundo first appeared as a city in the 1920 U.S. census[26] as part of the now defunct Redondo Township (pop. 5,016 in 1910).[25]

El Segundo city, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[38] Pop 2010[39] Pop 2020[37] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 12,356 11,515 10,626 77.07% 69.14% 61.58%
Black or African American alone (NH) 181 321 394 1.13% 1.93% 2.28%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 52 40 45 0.32% 0.24% 0.26%
Asian alone (NH) 1,005 1,427 1,804 6.27% 8.57% 10.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 47 30 61 0.29% 0.18% 0.35%
Other race alone (NH) 87 56 88 0.54% 0.34% 0.51%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 540 656 1,268 3.37% 3.94% 7.34%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,765 2,609 2,976 11.01% 15.67% 17.23%
Total 16,033 16,654 17,272 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Palisades del Rey in foreground, with El Segundo in background

2020

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The 2020 United States census reported that El Segundo had a population of 17,272. The population density was 3,161.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,220.7/km2). The racial makeup of El Segundo was 65.9% White, 2.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 10.6% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 15.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.2% of the population.[40]

The census reported that 99.7% of the population lived in households, 0.1% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.1% were institutionalized.[40]

There were 7,175 households, out of which 30.7% included children under the age of 18, 45.2% were married-couple households, 7.0% were cohabiting couple households, 26.3% had a female householder with no partner present, and 21.4% had a male householder with no partner present. 29.5% of households were one person, and 9.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.4.[40] There were 4,351 families (60.6% of all households).[41]

The age distribution was 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% aged 18 to 24, 30.7% aged 25 to 44, 28.2% aged 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males.[40]

There were 7,500 housing units at an average density of 1,372.9 units per square mile (530.1 units/km2), of which 7,175 (95.7%) were occupied. Of these, 42.5% were owner-occupied, and 57.5% were occupied by renters.[40]

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $149,149, and the per capita income was $80,399. About 2.8% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line.[42]

2010

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The 2010 United States census[43] reported that El Segundo had a population of 16,654. The population density was 3,047.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,176.8/km2). The racial makeup of El Segundo was 12,997 (78.0%) White (69.1% non-Hispanic White),[44] 337 (2.0%) African American, 68 (0.4%) Native American, 1,458 (8.8%) Asian, 38 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 799 (4.8%) from other races, and 957 (5.7%) from two or more races. There were 2,609 people of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race (15.7%).

The Census reported that 16,578 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 66 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 10 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

Of the 7,085 households, 2,183 (30.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,050 (43.0%) were married couples living together, 729 (10.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 326 (4.6%) had a male householder with no wife present; and 369 (5.2%) were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships. About 31.8% were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34. The city had 4,105 families (57.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.02.

22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% was 18 to 24, 31.1% was 25 to 44, 29.8% was 45 to 64, and 10.1%o was 65 or older. The median age was 39.2. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The 7,410 housing units had an average density of 1,356.1 units per square mile (523.6 units/km2), of which 3,034 (42.8%) were owner-occupied and 4,051 (57.2%) occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. About 49.1% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 50.4% in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States census, El Segundo had a median household income of $84,341, with 4.8% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[45]

Economy

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Chevron's El Segundo refinery
Headquarters of Mattel

The name was adopted in 1911 when Chevron built its second refinery, El Segundo, which is Spanish for "the Second".[46] This refinery has received crude oil from the Amazon region of South America – more than 5,000 barrels per day.[47] El Segundo is located next to the Hyperion sewage treatment plant[48] and the El Segundo power plant. The El Segundo power plant is operated by the American energy company NRG. NRG was to create a new combined cycle power island, providing power for 240,000 households. The power plant, which came online in 2013, uses two generators: a Siemens gas turbine[49][50] and an additional steam turbine. Prior to its dissolution, Unocal was headquartered in El Segundo.[51][52]

In 1928, William Mines, an immigrant from Canada, leased land for a flying field.[53] In 1930, Los Angeles Municipal Airport, later Los Angeles International Airport, opened north of El Segundo; its presence led to the concentration of aerospace and aviation-related firms in the El Segundo area.[46] Many large aerospace companies have facilities in El Segundo, including the four largest aerospace companies in the US: Boeing, RTX Corporation,[54] Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman; many smaller aerospace companies such as Wyle Laboratories, the Aerospace Corporation, and Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings all have facilities in El Segundo as well, with Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings being headquartered there. It is also home to the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space and Missile Systems Center, which is responsible for space-related acquisition for the military. The current Boeing factory, the Boeing Satellite Development Center, was originally built by Nash Motors in 1946 and opened in 1948. In 1955, Hughes Aircraft Company purchased the 500,000-square-foot (46,000 m2) building; it was converted to build missiles and also served as a test facility.[55] At one time, MGM Grand Air had its headquarters in El Segundo.[56]

Toy manufacturer Mattel,[57] AT&T Entertainment Hub (formerly DirecTV[58]) direct technology marketing company PCM, Inc., and A-Mark Precious Metals are headquartered there, as well as sporting goods retailer Big 5 Sporting Goods and Stamps.com. Database company Teradata has a research and development facility in El Segundo, as well. The North American headquarters of the Japanese video game company Square Enix are also in the city.

From 1982 until 1996, the headquarters of the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League was located in El Segundo.[59] The headquarters of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League is also located in El Segundo. In 2024, the Los Angeles Chargers moved their headquarters to El Segundo from Costa Mesa.[60] The Los Angeles Lakers office headquarters and practice facility, the UCLA Health Training Center are also located in El Segundo. Their NBA G-League affiliate the South Bay Lakers plays their games there. The Los Angeles Sparks are planning to build a new training facility in El Segundo.[61]

Film production companies are located in El Segundo, including Rhythm and Hues Studios and Lightstorm Entertainment.[62][63] Human resources software company Neogov was founded in El Segundo in 2012.[64]

The Los Angeles Times moved its newsroom from downtown Los Angeles to a 4.5-acre (18,000 m2) campus in El Segundo in 2018.[65]

Top employers

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According to the city's 2020–21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[66] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Boeing 12,005
2 Raytheon Technologies 6,000
3 Northrop Grumman 2,422
4 The Aerospace Corporation 2,180
5 Mattel 1,545
6 Chevron 1,187
7 Internet Brands 661
8 Infineon Technologies 498
9 Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc. 421
10 Big 5 Sporting Goods 290

Subsidiaries of companies

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Nexon America, the North American branch of Korean online game publisher Nexon Co. Ltd. has its offices in El Segundo.

The North American branch of the Japanese video game publisher and developer Square Enix has its headquarters in El Segundo.[67]

Due to its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport, El Segundo became the host of several offices of airlines. In 1979, the United Airlines Reservation Center, a two-story, $4.5 million, 55,000-square-foot (5,100 m2) facility in the International Center, was scheduled to begin construction. Austin Co., a firm in Irvine, was to build the facility, which was scheduled for opening in May of that year.[68] Japan Airlines operates its United States headquarters, which was moved from New York City to El Segundo in around 2003.[69] at Suite 620 of 300 Continental Boulevard;[70] Cathay Pacific has an office in El Segundo.[71][72][73] The airline moved its North America headquarters to Greater Los Angeles in 1990,[74] and the headquarters were situated in El Segundo until 2005.[75][76]

Air China operates its North American headquarters in the 13,000-square-foot (1,200 m2) 2131 East Maple Avenue building, south of LAX, in El Segundo. Its current North American headquarters opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and other festivities on Friday March 26, 2010. The call center reservations, marketing, and sales employees all moved into the building. The building includes a call center with space for 50 employees; when the building opened, half of the spaces had been filled.[77]

Air New Zealand operates its United States headquarters in El Segundo.[78][79][80] Other airlines with offices in El Segundo include Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Air Tahiti Nui,[81] Aeroméxico,[82] China Airlines[83] Emirates,[84] EVA Air,[85] and Singapore Airlines.[86]

Infineon Technologies acquired El Segundo-based company International Rectifier in 2015.[87]

Parks and recreation

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Main Street in El Segundo

El Segundo has its own beach, as well as two public pools; both are outdoor pools, one of which is open only during the summer months.[66] The El Segundo Parks and Recreation staff are the basis for the hit NBC program Parks and Recreation.[88] El Segundo has two full-sized turf fields named Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields, which are open to the public.[89]

Athletics

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In 2023, El Segundo Little League won the world championship of the Little League World Series, defeating the team from Willemstad, Curaçao in the championship. Louis Lappe hit a walk-off home run to win the game, 6–5. It was the first championship for a team from California since 2011.

Theatre and film

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EL Segundo is home to Old Town Music Hall, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to concerts, films from Hollywood’s Golden Age, and silent films, accompanied by a Mighty Wurlitzer organ.[90]

Government

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Local government

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According to the city's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, its various funds had $99.0 million in revenues, $91.0 million in expenditures, $206.5 million in total assets, $33.6 million in total liabilities, and $50.4 million in cash and investments.[66]

In the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, El Segundo is in the Second District, represented by Holly Mitchell.[91]

State and federal representation

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In the California State Legislature, El Segundo is in the 24th senatorial district, represented by Democrat Ben Allen, and in the 66th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Al Muratsuchi.[92]

In the United States House of Representatives, El Segundo is in California's 36th congressional district, represented by Democrat Ted Lieu.[93]

Education

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El Segundo High School

The El Segundo Unified School District serves the residential district of El Segundo, west of Pacific Coast Highway. It operates El Segundo High School.

Eastern El Segundo is part of the tax base for the Wiseburn Unified School District, and formerly for the Centinela Valley Union High School District (CVUHSD). There are no residential areas in the eastern part of the city.[94] This portion of the city includes corporate operations providing significant tax revenue to the district (formerly districts).[95]

Vistamar School is a private school in El Segundo.

Originally all of the city was located in the Wiseburn School District,[96] which opened in 1896.[97] When the Inglewood Union High School District, now known as the CVUHSD, opened in 1905, its territory included the Wiseburn district. In 1912 the El Segundo School District opened, taking territory from the Wiseburn School District. The territory of the El Segundo district continued to be in the Inglewood Union District. On November 22, 1925, the El Segundo High School District was formed and El Segundo withdrew from the Inglewood Union district.[96]

Media

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Los Angeles Times headquarters

The Los Angeles Times has been headquartered in El Segundo since 2018.[98] The local Charter Spectrum news and sports channels, Spectrum News 1, Spectrum SportsNet, and SportsNet LA are based out of El Segundo.

The El Segundo Herald is the community newspaper for El Segundo. It was established in 1911, six years before the city was incorporated. It had its centennial anniversary of service to the community in 2011.

A monthly arts and culture publication, The El Segundo Scene, began printing in May 2018. Created and run by two El Segundo residents, the magazine serves El Segundo and its neighbors in the South Bay.

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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State Route 1 passes through the city as Pacific Coast Highway, while Interstate 105 begins its journey at Sepulveda Boulevard (the continuation of State Route 1 north of El Segundo city limits) just outside the northern city limits of El Segundo and heads east to Norwalk. The Los Angeles Metro K Line runs through the Eastern industrial and office district before meeting the C Line near Interstate 105 and Aviation Boulevard and continuing along north for the rest of its length.

Amtrak's El Segundo Bus Stop (ESG) is located at the Los Angeles Metro Rail's Douglas station and is serviced by Amtrak Thruway. The stop is on Amtrak's 1c bus route that runs four times a day between Amtrak's Torrance Bus Stop (Alpine Village) and the Bakersfield Amtrak station where passengers transfer to and from trains on Gold Runner services; passengers can also connect with Pacific Surfliner at the Van Nuys Amtrak station.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located immediately to the north of El Segundo. In 2014, an air quality study found harmful ultrafine particles from the takeoffs and landings at LAX to be of a much greater magnitude than previously thought.[99]

Notable people

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El Segundo is a coastal city in the South Bay region of , , with a population of 16,562 as of July 1, 2024. Named "El Segundo" (Spanish for "the second") by the for its second oil on the West Coast, established in 1911 on former farmland, the area developed as a to house refinery workers and was incorporated as a city on January 18, 1917. The city's economy originated with petroleum refining but expanded significantly during through the establishment of aircraft manufacturing facilities, such as those of the , transforming El Segundo into a global hub for aerospace and defense industries. Today, it hosts major corporations including , [Northrop Grumman](/page/Northrop Grumman), , and the headquarters of , alongside the enduring Chevron refinery (formerly ), contributing to a diverse economic base in technology, bioscience, and energy sectors while preserving a compact, community-oriented character with access to beaches and proximity to .

History

Founding and Oil Industry Origins

The territory encompassing modern El Segundo formed part of the Rancho Sausal Redondo, a land grant awarded in 1837 to Antonio Ygnacio Ávila, comprising roughly 25,000 acres of coastal land south of present-day for cattle ranching. By the early 1900s, following subdivision and sales after U.S. acquisition of , the specific site consisted primarily of barren sand dunes with minimal development. In June 1911, Standard Oil Company of California acquired 840 acres in this area to build its second West Coast refinery, strategically positioned near burgeoning oil fields in the Los Angeles Basin and the Port of Los Angeles for efficient crude intake and product export. The facility, named El Segundo—"the second" in Spanish, referencing the company's initial large refinery at El Primero in Richmond, California—underwent rapid construction and initiated refining operations by late 1911. Designed to be among the world's largest at the time, it capitalized on the regional oil boom triggered by discoveries in the preceding decade, processing kerosene, gasoline, and other petroleum derivatives essential to early 20th-century industrialization. The refinery's advent directly catalyzed the town's formation, as subdivided adjacent land for worker housing, schools, and amenities to support its labor force. This company-driven development transformed the dunes into a oriented around oil production, culminating in El Segundo's municipal incorporation on January 18, 1917. From inception, the oil industry dominated the local , with the refinery's output and employment underpinning sustained growth amid California's expansion.

Aerospace Development and World War II Contributions

The aerospace industry in El Segundo originated with the Douglas Aircraft Company's El Segundo Division, which commenced operations in 1932 and focused on designing and manufacturing military and commercial aircraft. This facility, initially linked to earlier Northrop engineering efforts before Douglas acquired full control in 1938, introduced large-scale assembly lines—including a 1,700-foot production line—that enabled efficient scaling for aviation demands. The division's pre-war advancements in monoplane designs and dive bomber prototypes laid the groundwork for wartime expansion, transforming El Segundo from an oil-dependent community into a hub for aeronautical innovation amid rising global tensions. During , the El Segundo plant ramped up production to support U.S. naval and Army air forces, manufacturing 5,154 SBD Dauntless dive bombers, 170 A-24 Banshee variants, and 3 A-26 Invaders. The SBD Dauntless, a carrier-based scout bomber, proved instrumental in pivotal Pacific engagements, such as the in June 1942, where its precision dive-bombing capabilities sank Japanese carriers and shifted momentum against Imperial forces. To optimize efficiency amid labor shortages, the facility employed innovative methods, including female workers on for rapid interdepartmental messaging, contributing to high output rates in a 1.7-million-square-foot complex. This production, part of broader efforts that accounted for substantial U.S. aircraft totals, bolstered Allied air superiority and underscored El Segundo's strategic industrial role. The wartime surge employed thousands, peaking facility operations and fostering engineering expertise that persisted postwar, though the division shifted to Navy contracts after 1945. These contributions not only aided victory but established El Segundo's enduring legacy, attracting subsequent firms and institutions like in 1960.

Postwar Growth and Modern Evolution

Following , El Segundo's economy expanded rapidly due to surging demand for aerospace manufacturing amid defense initiatives, with companies like operating large facilities for aircraft production over four decades starting in the late 1940s. This industrial boom attracted workers and spurred residential development, transforming the city from a modest oil-refining outpost into a key node in Southern California's postwar manufacturing surge, where regional employment in related sectors grew disproportionately compared to national averages. The Chevron refinery, operational since 1911, continued providing stable employment and economic ballast, processing crude oil and supporting ancillary industries. By the late , aerospace remained dominant, with and anchoring operations focused on , systems, and defense technologies, earning El Segundo its designation as the "aerospace capital of the world." Population stabilized around 16,000–17,000 residents from the onward, reflecting controlled growth amid industrial zoning that dedicates roughly three-quarters of land to commercial and industrial use. Into the , El Segundo diversified beyond traditional sectors, emerging as a hub for startups, media, and firms, with over $1 billion invested in eight million square feet of new office, retail, and amenity space since the early . Major employers now include (headquartered since the 1980s with expansions continuing), the (printing operations relocated in 2011), and tech entities like GoGuardian and AuditBoard, fostering a of high-tech and . This evolution has positioned the city as one of California's most business-friendly municipalities, evidenced by awards like the 2006 for economic vitality, while maintaining primacy amid broader regional shifts away from heavy manufacturing.

Geography and Environment

Location and Physical Features

El Segundo occupies a position in the southwestern portion of County, within the state of , , at geographic coordinates approximately 33°55′09″N 118°24′59″W. The city lies along the northern shore of , part of the , placing it directly on the coastal margin of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Bordered by Manhattan Beach to the north, Hermosa Beach to the south, Hawthorne and Inglewood inland to the east, and the ocean to the west, El Segundo forms part of the South Bay region, adjacent to . The city's land area spans 5.46 square miles (14.15 km²), with a total area including adjacent coastal waters reaching about 10.76 square miles (27.87 km²). El Segundo resides within the flat coastal plain of the , a sedimentary lowland characterized by low-relief rising gradually from . Average stands at approximately 115 feet (35 meters) above , with minimal topographic variation dominated by historical sandhills now largely urbanized. Physically, the area features sandy beaches fronting the Pacific, underlain by unconsolidated alluvial and coastal deposits typical of the West Coast Subbasin. The subsurface consists of permeable sands and gravels facilitating , though surface soils include expansive clays in some inland zones prone to shrinkage and swelling with moisture changes. Coastal processes, including wave action and , contribute to ongoing beach erosion, mitigated by engineered structures like groins and nourishment projects. The basin's setting exposes the city to seismic risks from nearby faults, such as the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone running parallel to the coast.

Climate and Natural Hazards

El Segundo experiences a classified as Köppen Csb, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers moderated by breezes and frequent fog. Average annual temperatures range from highs of 75°F in to lows of 49°F in , with yearly means around 63°F and extremes rarely dipping below 40°F or exceeding 85°F due to coastal influences. averages 14 inches annually, concentrated in winter months from November to March, with February typically the wettest at 3.4 inches; summers are arid, with negligible rainfall from April through October. Snowfall is virtually absent, averaging 0 inches per year. The city faces elevated seismic risks as part of Southern California's tectonically active zone, particularly from the Newport–Inglewood Fault Zone, which traverses nearby areas and has demonstrated potential for magnitude 6.0–7.4 earthquakes based on updated geological assessments. Historical events, such as the (magnitude 6.4) on this fault system, caused significant regional shaking, underscoring vulnerabilities in El Segundo's sandy coastal soils. Recent microseismic activity, including magnitude 2.0–3.1 events within 2–3 km of the city, reflects ongoing fault stress accumulation monitored by the USGS. Building codes enforce strict seismic retrofitting, yet probabilistic models indicate a higher-than-average potential compared to national norms. Flooding poses a minor threat, with FEMA designating limited zones vulnerable to 100-year events, affecting fewer than 350 properties over 30 years; urban drainage mitigates risks, though heavy winter rains can cause localized ponding. Coastal positioning exposes low-lying areas to , with projections indicating a 93% chance of at least one disruptive event under intermediate scenarios by mid-century, exacerbating near beaches and like LAX. hazards stem from distant Pacific sources, with state inundation models highlighting potential wave heights of 3–10 feet in worst-case scenarios from events like a rupture, prompting evacuation planning for shoreline zones. risk remains low in this densely developed urban-coastal setting, lacking extensive wildland-urban interfaces, though regional smoke from inland blazes can intermittently degrade air quality. Local hazard mitigation plans address these through , early warning systems, and hardening.

Demographics

Population Dynamics and Projections

El Segundo's population grew rapidly following its incorporation in 1917, driven by the expansion of the local oil refining industry and subsequent developments during and after . By 1960, the city had reached 14,219 residents, increasing to 15,620 by 1970 amid postwar industrial booms. However, a decline to 13,752 occurred by 1980, coinciding with contractions in the defense sector following reduced Cold War-era . Recovery followed, with the population rising to 15,223 in 1990 and 16,033 in 2000. The decennial censuses recorded 16,654 residents in 2010 and a peak of 17,272 in 2020, reflecting an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.2% from 2000 to 2020—substantially below the 0.7% regional average for County—due to limited residential land availability, extensive industrial zoning, and constraints from proximity to and environmental regulations on developable space. This slow growth pattern stems from causal factors including high land acquisition costs for housing amid dominant commercial and uses, which occupy much of the city's 5.95 square miles, restricting net residential expansion.
YearPopulation
196014,219
197015,620
198013,752
199015,223
200016,033
201016,654
202017,272
Post-2020 estimates show a reversal, with the falling to 17,081 in 2022 and further to 16,863 in 2023—a 1.28% year-over-year decline—potentially linked to elevated prices exceeding $1.5 million median home values, outmigration to more affordable areas, and shifts toward reducing the appeal of urban-industrial locales. Projections vary, with some models forecasting continued annual declines of 0.1% to 1.59%, yielding a 2025 of 15,931 to 16,526 absent significant supply increases; local documents, however, anticipate modest growth potential through targeted developments to accommodate regional employment-driven demand, though historical land-use priorities suggest persistence of stagnation or contraction without rezoning reforms.

Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Composition

As of the 2023 , El Segundo's population of approximately 16,863 residents exhibited a racial and ethnic composition dominated by individuals identifying as alone, non-, who comprised 55.5% of the total. Asian alone, non- residents accounted for 11.6%, while or Latino residents of any race totaled 20.8%, including 7.28% alone and 8.89% two or more races . Black or African American alone residents represented 2.8%, with smaller shares for American Indian and Alaska Native (0.17%), Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (under 0.1%), and other categories.
Racial/Ethnic GroupPercentage (2023 ACS)
White alone, non-Hispanic55.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)20.8%
Asian alone, non-Hispanic11.6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic6.55%
Black or African American alone2.8%
American Indian and Native alone0.17%
Socioeconomically, El Segundo ranks as an affluent community, with a median household income of $149,149 in 2023, significantly exceeding the national median of approximately $75,000. The rate stood at 4.36%, well below California's statewide rate of around 12%. is high, with 97.5% of residents aged 25 and older holding a or higher, and 56.6% possessing a or advanced qualification. These metrics reflect a tied to the city's , , and tech sectors, though variations exist across racial groups, with non-Hispanic White households reporting medians around $150,000 compared to lower figures for some minority groups. Homeownership rates hover near 50%, with median home values exceeding $1.6 million, underscoring housing cost pressures despite income levels.

Government and Politics

Municipal Structure and Administration

El Segundo functions as a general city under California's statutory framework, employing a council–manager form of government. The legislative authority resides with a five-member city council, whose members are elected in nonpartisan elections to staggered four-year terms, ensuring two or three seats are contested biennially in even-numbered years, as evidenced by the November 2024 municipal election. The council selects one of its members as annually immediately after certifying results, with the serving primarily as the presiding officer at meetings and performing ceremonial duties without power or additional executive . A is likewise chosen by the council to substitute during the 's absence. Council meetings occur biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays, commencing with closed sessions at 4:00 p.m. followed by open sessions at 6:00 p.m., adhering to open meeting laws except where exemptions apply. The council's powers include enacting ordinances, approving budgets, and appointing the , while maintaining flexibility in procedural rules beyond . Administrative operations fall under the city manager, appointed by the council and serving at its pleasure as the chief executive responsible for policy implementation, budget preparation and execution, personnel management, and coordination of city services. Darrell George has held this position since his permanent appointment on July 1, 2022, following an interim tenure. The manager oversees a structure of specialized departments, including the for legal counsel, City Clerk for records and elections, for planning and permits, for fiscal management, Fire and Police for public safety, for infrastructure maintenance, and Recreation and Parks for community programs.

Political Orientation and Voter Behavior

El Segundo's reflects a more balanced partisan distribution than the surrounding County, which overall features a Democratic . As of February 10, 2025, the city's approximately 12,591 registered voters included 5,538 Democrats (44.0%), 3,209 Republicans (25.5%), 2,919 with no party preference (23.2%), and smaller shares for minor parties and others. This contrasts with countywide figures where Democrats comprise nearly half of registrants and Republicans around 20%. The higher proportion of Republicans and independents in El Segundo aligns with its demographics as a affluent, business-oriented with significant and sector , fostering pro-growth . Municipal elections in El Segundo are nonpartisan, emphasizing local issues such as , , and relations with the rather than national partisan divides. In the November 5, 2024, general municipal , incumbents Drew Boyles and Councilmember Lance Giroux were reelected alongside newcomer Michelle Keldorf, securing the three available council seats with majority votes in preliminary tallies certified by the city council on December 17, 2024. Voter turnout for this presidential-year benefited from higher participation, though historical patterns in off-year local contests show lower engagement typical of small municipalities. Candidates often prioritize pragmatic governance, including resistance to certain state-level regulatory impositions on local industries, reflecting the electorate's stake in maintaining the city's economic vitality over ideological extremes. In national elections, El Segundo's voting behavior deviates from the Democratic dominance of Los Angeles County, where Joe Biden received about 71% in 2020 compared to 27% for . The city's registration profile suggests stronger Republican support locally, consistent with South Bay beach communities' historical moderation and occasional pushback against progressive policies from Sacramento and county leadership. For instance, local discourse has centered on preserving industrial jobs and low taxes, with council actions underscoring fiscal restraint amid California's broader progressive tilt. No official city-level presidential vote tallies are published, but the partisan registration gap indicates El Segundo functions as a relative conservative enclave within a region.

Fiscal Policies and Governance Debates

El Segundo's fiscal policies emphasize maintaining a balanced budget while prioritizing public safety and infrastructure, with the city council approving a $218.9 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26 that allocates substantial funds to police, fire services, and capital projects. This budget reflects ongoing efforts to manage rising costs, including a $2.9 million payment toward unfunded pension actuarial liabilities and increases in retirement benefits, which have driven up personnel expenses amid California's broader public employee compensation trends. Revenue streams rely heavily on commercial and industrial property taxes from aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, supplemented by sales taxes and transient occupancy taxes, creating a structure sensitive to business relocation risks under state tax policies like Proposition 13's assessment limits. The city's finance department oversees annual budgeting, business tax registration, and strategic planning to ensure fiscal stability without drawing on reserves for routine operations. Governance debates frequently center on proposals to offset obligations and deficits, as seen in opposition to Measure B, a 2020s transient occupancy increase criticized by residents and advocacy groups as a union-influenced measure lacking transparency and disguising needs as general boosts. In 2017, the city council debated but ultimately deferred a proposed 0.75% hike projected to yield $9 million annually for deficit mitigation and relief, weighing it against voter resistance to new levies in a pro-business community. These discussions highlight tensions between —rooted in the city's industrial base—and pressures from escalating public safety costs, with council sessions in 2021 addressing strategic cuts and diversification to avoid over-reliance on volatile commercial assessments. Broader governance controversies include development decisions impacting fiscal health, such as the 2017-2021 project vote, where members navigated concerns, campaigns, and potential revenue from zoning amid competing priorities for industrial preservation. Debates over historical building demolitions, like those in , have pitted preservation advocates against fiscal rationales favoring for tax-generating uses, underscoring trade-offs in maintaining low residential taxes through commercial dominance. Unlike larger California municipalities, El Segundo's has avoided major scandals, focusing instead on pragmatic responses to state-level fiscal mandates, with agendas emphasizing balanced growth over expansive social spending.

Economy

Historical Industrial Foundations

El Segundo's industrial foundations were established through the development of a major by the , selected in 1911 as the site for California's second such facility after the Richmond refinery reached capacity limits. Previously part of the Rancho Sausal Redondo Spanish land grant and used for agriculture like melon and farming, the 840-acre site was acquired in June 1911 for its coastal access and expansion potential. Construction commenced on May 28, 1911, with the first operational whistle sounding on August 15, 1911, and stills charged by November 27, 1911, enabling full refining capacity by 1912. The refinery's naming as "El Segundo"—Spanish for "the second"—reflected its sequential position relative to the Richmond plant, dubbed El Primero, a designation proposed by the wife of executive R.J. Hanna. At the time, it ranked among the world's largest refineries, processing crude oil into products that supported regional energy demands and spurring ancillary like worker and links. This facility, initially operated under of (renamed from Pacific Coast Oil acquisitions in 1900 and formalized in 1906), provided the economic catalyst for the area's transformation from rural outpost to industrial hub. The refinery's establishment directly precipitated the town's formal incorporation on May 29, 1917, as a to manage the growing of refinery employees and their families, numbering in the hundreds by the mid-1910s. Early operations emphasized efficient crude processing, with the site's scale enabling high-volume output that anchored local employment and commerce, setting precedents for subsequent industrial diversification while remaining the core of El Segundo's economic identity into the .

Aerospace and Defense Dominance

El Segundo's aerospace and defense sector traces its origins to the Douglas Aircraft Company's El Segundo Division, established in 1932, which manufactured thousands of U.S. Navy aircraft used in , the , and other conflicts until operations ceased in 1962. The facility's legacy continued when the U.S. acquired the site in 1962, converting it into (now Los Angeles Space Force Base), a key hub for and oversight. Today, the city hosts major facilities and divisions of leading firms, including Boeing's space and intelligence systems operations (incorporating Millennium Space Systems for production), (focused on manufacturing and ), Technologies (RTX) for advanced sensors and , and for integration. The , a federally funded center established in 1960 to advise the U.S. on space programs, maintains its primary technical campus in El Segundo. These entities position El Segundo as a global center, with local manufacturing contributing to more than half of operational satellites and space vehicles worldwide. The sector's dominance sustains high-skilled employment in engineering, systems integration, and R&D, underpinning the city's economic resilience amid broader contributions exceeding $24 billion in annual production inputs and $11.1 billion in wages as of recent analyses. In 2024, committed $100 million to expand its El Segundo facilities, enhancing expertise in space architecture and threat mitigation despite relocating its headquarters to . Defense contracts, including those for warning systems and constellations, remain central, reflecting the area's evolution from wartime production to modern .

Energy Production and Refining

The , operated by Chevron, was established in 1911 by of as its second major refining facility after the Richmond Refinery, processing an initial capacity of 5,000 barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil, primarily to produce kerosene. The refinery's development spurred the founding of El Segundo itself, with the city's name deriving from Spanish for "," reflecting its position as the company's secondary site. By the early , operations had expanded to support growing aviation and automotive demands, leveraging proximity to the Basin's oil fields and ports. Today, the facility spans approximately 1,000 acres and processes up to 290,000 BPD of crude oil, ranking among California's largest refineries with a capacity of 269,000 BPD as reported by state regulators. It produces a range of products, including (contributing about 20% of Southern California's ), diesel, and (supplying roughly 40% of the region's jet fuel needs), with monthly outputs exceeding 246 million gallons of and 70 million gallons of . The refining process begins with towers separating crude into components by , followed by treatments like hydrocracking and desulfurization to meet environmental standards. Economically, the refinery employs over 1,100 Chevron staff and 500 contractors, serving as a cornerstone of local industry amid the city's shift toward diversified sectors. Recent upgrades, including projects by contractors like Kiewit, have enhanced efficiency and capacity, positioning it as the West Coast's highest-volume at over 276,000 BPD in peak operations. No significant alternative production facilities, such as renewables or power plants, operate within El Segundo, with refining remaining the dominant activity.

Emerging Sectors: Tech and Hard Tech Innovation

El Segundo has emerged as a focal point for hard tech innovation, particularly in defense, , nuclear energy, and related hardware-intensive fields, drawing entrepreneurs seeking to counterbalance software-dominated tech ecosystems with physical product development. A notable concentration of these activities occurs in the Smoky Hollow district, a historical business zone in the northeast corner of the city that serves as a hub for defense, deep tech, and aerospace startups; it was the birthplace of in 2002, and the Smoky Hollow Coffee Roasters acts as an anchoring social hub for the community. This shift gained momentum post-2020, fueled by influxes into Los Angeles-area defense tech exceeding $4 billion in deal value by September 2025 and a revitalized space economy driven by startups. The city's proximity to legacy facilities, high-voltage industrial from historical programs like Apollo, and collaborative founder networks via informal channels have supported and scaling of capital-intensive projects. Defense-oriented startups exemplify this trend, with firms like Neros Technologies, founded in 2023, raising $10.9 million in seed funding from to develop first-person-view drones for battlefield applications, and Picogrid, established in 2020, securing $12 million in seed capital alongside U.S. contracts for layers in , , and systems. Similarly, ABL Space Systems, headquartered in El Segundo since its inception around 2017, pivoted in November 2024 from commercial satellite launches to applications, repurposing its RS1 technology amid heightened demand for hypersonic and rapid-response capabilities. Castelion Corporation, launched in 2022, has advanced hypersonic prototypes with undisclosed funding, targeting rapid production cycles for needs. In nuclear and energy hard tech, Radiant Industries, founded in 2019 and based in El Segundo, develops portable microreactors like Kaleidos, designed for 1 MWe output to replace diesel generators; the company raised $100 million in Series C funding by 2024 and completed design phases with U.S. Department of Energy support. Valar Atomics, established in 2023, focuses on compact nuclear reactors and expanded to a second facility in the city, emphasizing high-temperature gas-cooled designs for industrial applications. Rainmaker Technology, started in 2023, secured $6.3 million in seed funding for drone-enabled cloud-seeding systems aimed at atmospheric water generation. Advanced manufacturing startups further bolster the sector, including Rangeview, founded in 2020, which operates an automated for components and scaled factory capacity in El Segundo, and Dirac, launched in 2022, providing hardware-centric work instruction platforms with partnerships like for precision machining. This ecosystem hosted SoCal Week from September 15-19, 2025, positioning El Segundo as a convening point for investors and builders in . The founder community, often young and hardware-focused, collaborates through shared resources and emphasizes disciplined execution over speculative software ventures, contributing over $100 million in recent alleyway-level investments.

Major Employers and Economic Indicators

El Segundo is home to numerous major employers, predominantly in the and defense sectors, reflecting its historical foundations in high-technology and . Key firms include , which maintains significant operations including research and development facilities; ; RTX (formerly ); ; and , a federally funded research entity supporting space and programs. Other prominent employers encompass , the toy manufacturer's global headquarters; Chevron's El Segundo refinery, a major energy production site; ; and administrative offices for sports franchises such as the , Kings, and Chargers. The operates a printing and distribution facility, contributing to media-related employment. These entities drive a daytime population exceeding 70,000, far surpassing the residential base of approximately 17,000. ![Aerial Mattel Headquarters El Segundo May 2012.JPG][float-right] Economic indicators underscore El Segundo's affluent, specialized economy, with employment concentrated in professional, scientific, and technical services (accounting for about 1,834 jobs), manufacturing (1,403 jobs), and health care (1,032 jobs). The median household income stood at $149,149 in 2023, substantially exceeding the Los Angeles County median of $93,525 and the national average. Unemployment remains low at approximately 4.6% to 5.1%, below county and state averages, supported by a labor force of around 10,200 and total employment near 9,800 as of recent estimates. Poverty affects only 4.36% of residents, indicative of robust job stability in high-wage sectors. City-level GDP data is not separately tracked, but the concentration of defense contractors and energy operations contributes disproportionately to regional output.
IndicatorValue (Latest Available)Source Comparison
Median Household Income$149,149 (2023)1.6x LA County ($93,525)
Unemployment Rate4.6–5.1%Below LA County (6.3% Aug 2025)
Poverty Rate4.36% (2023)Below national average (~11.5%)
Total Employment~9,830 (2023)Decline of 1.25% from 2022
These metrics reflect causal linkages to dominance, where skilled labor demands yield premium compensation, though vulnerability to federal budget cycles persists.

Education

K-12 Public Education System

The El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) administers the public K-12 education system for the city of El Segundo, serving approximately 3,472 students across five schools as of the 2024-25 school year. The district encompasses two elementary schools, one , and two high schools, including a for pathways. Enrollment prioritizes local residents, with interdistrict permits available for non-residents, and registration for new students typically begins in early spring. ESUSD demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking 19th among school districts and in the top 1% nationwide according to 2023 evaluations by Niche, which assess factors including test scores, teacher quality, and parent reviews. On the Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), elementary students achieved 76% proficiency or above in arts and 73% in , exceeding state averages. has recorded top rankings among local high schools in prior CAASPP results, such as first place in 2018 for area institutions. The district's four-year adjusted graduation rate stands at 98%, significantly higher than the statewide average of around 87%. Class sizes and student-teacher ratios reflect standard urban district metrics, with the middle school maintaining a 22:1 . The district participates in 's accountability system via the California School Dashboard, which tracks indicators like chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and English learner progress, consistently showing favorable status in multiple categories. Funding derives primarily from local property taxes supplemented by state allocations, supporting specialized programs while adhering to neighborhood zoning for elementary assignments where feasible.

Access to Higher Education and Workforce Training

El Segundo residents primarily access higher education through nearby community colleges and four-year universities in the metropolitan area, facilitated by the city's proximity to major educational institutions and transportation networks. The closest option is in Torrance, approximately 4.8 miles away, which serves the South Bay region and emphasizes transfer pathways to universities with high success rates in preparing students for baccalaureate programs. Founded in 1947, El Camino maintains a reputation for academic rigor, offering associate degrees and certificates in fields relevant to local industries such as , , and health sciences. Four-year institutions accessible via short commutes include the (UCLA), the (USC), and (LMU), all within 15-20 miles and reachable by car or public transit in under 45 minutes under typical conditions. California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), located about 12 miles east, provides additional options for applied degrees in engineering, business, and technology, aligning with El Segundo's and sectors. These proximities enable seamless enrollment, with local high school graduates benefiting from elevated /California State University eligibility rates, as evidenced by El Segundo High School's 83% A-G course completion in the class of 2025. Workforce training in El Segundo is supported by the El Segundo Unified Adult School, which delivers occupational programs tailored to regional job demands, including vocational skills in areas like office and basic trades, from its facility at 641 Sheldon Street. Regional partnerships through the South Bay Workforce Investment Board and One-Stop Career Centers offer expanded services such as job placement, resume workshops, and subsidized training under the (WIOA), targeting adults seeking entry or advancement in high-demand fields like and logistics. These programs emphasize practical skill acquisition to match the area's employer needs, with no-cost options available for eligible participants via County resources.

Infrastructure and Transportation

Roadways and Public Transit

El Segundo's local roadway network comprises approximately 57 miles of streets and 6 miles of alleys, maintained by the city's Department Streets Division, which conducts asphalt repairs, replacements, weed abatement, removal, street sweeping, and debris clearance to ensure public right-of-way safety and aesthetics. Major access to the city is provided by Interstate 105 (Century Freeway), which originates at State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) adjacent to El Segundo and extends eastward, facilitating connections to and beyond. Interstate 405 ( Freeway), located minutes to the east, serves as the primary north-south corridor for regional travel, while State Route 1 runs through the city center as Sepulveda Boulevard, handling north-south coastal traffic. Public transit options emphasize regional integration over extensive local service, with bus routes operated by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and Beach Cities Transit connecting El Segundo to nearby areas including , Torrance, and Santa Monica. The city features three LA Metro C Line stations—El Segundo, Mariposa, and Douglas/Rosecrans—providing direct access to in under 30 minutes and extending service toward Long Beach. Specialized mobility includes a Dial-a-Ride service via , offered free to residents aged 55 or older or those with disabilities for up to 40 in-town rides per month (with a $15 per-ride cap and wheelchair-accessible options), and a seasonal Beach Shuttle loop to El Porto Beach from mid-June to late August, available weekdays for residents with a recreation ID.

Aviation Proximity and Logistics

El Segundo lies adjacent to (LAX), with the city center approximately 4 miles from the airport's runways, enabling short transit times for personnel and goods. This proximity, combined with direct roadway access via routes like Sepulveda Boulevard, supports efficient ground-to-air cargo transfers. LAX ranks as one of the top U.S. airports for volume, handling millions of tons annually and maintaining operations above pre-2020 levels through 2022, facilitated by dedicated cargo facilities and multiple freight forwarders. The airport's , including freighter ramps and capabilities, processes high-value perishables, electronics, and shipments, with peak volumes driven by transpacific trade routes. Local firms in El Segundo capitalize on this adjacency, hosting operations for air freight forwarding, brokerage, and warehousing just minutes from LAX's cargo zones. Satco Inc., founded in the city in 1968, leverages its 3-mile distance to the airport for specialized handling of time-sensitive imports and exports. Worldwide Flight Services maintains a cargo handling office at 2101 E. El Segundo Boulevard, providing services like towing, express parcel processing, and pharmaceutical directly tied to LAX freighter operations. Freight forwarders such as Clearfreight, headquartered at 1960 E. Grand Avenue, focus on international air shipments, benefiting from streamlined U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing at nearby LAX facilities. Del Corona e Scardigli operates an office in El Segundo for coordinating multimodal logistics integrating LAX with ocean freight from the Ports of and Long Beach. This cluster of providers reduces latency in supply chains, as empirical data on regional freight patterns show lower dwell times for shipments originating near major airports like LAX compared to inland hubs. The ecosystem in El Segundo thus emerges from geographic : minimal distance minimizes fuel costs, congestion delays, and spoilage risks for high-velocity goods, sustaining a density of specialized employment in operations exceeding 20 roles per major firm locally.

Utilities and Public Services

El Segundo maintains its own municipal and systems, servicing approximately 5,000 utility accounts through 65 miles of lines and 5,000 meters, with billing handled via U.S. mail for residential and select commercial users. The city's Department oversees 60 miles of sewer lines alongside infrastructure, ensuring treatment and compliance with regional standards. Electricity distribution in El Segundo is provided by (SCE), the primary investor-owned utility serving the South Bay region. services are supplied by (SoCalGas), which delivers to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the area. The city hosts the El Segundo Energy Center, a 560-megawatt combined-cycle facility operational since 2001, which contributes to regional power generation but does not directly serve local distribution. Solid waste management falls under the city's Solid Waste Program, which coordinates weekly garbage and collection for many residents, supplemented by private haulers such as and EDCO for commercial and temporary needs. further maintains 60 miles of streets and alleyways, 18 miles of storm drains, and manages 260,000 square feet of municipal buildings alongside a fleet of 156 vehicles, funded in part by a $30 million three-year Capital Improvement Program. Public safety services include the El Segundo Police Department, which emphasizes community-oriented policing and handles non-emergency calls at 310-524-2200, with animal control integrated into its operations. The El Segundo operates as an all-risk agency, providing fire suppression, emergency medical response, and specialized training, accessible via non-emergency line 310-524-2763. Both departments coordinate with the Alert SouthBay system for emergency notifications via text, email, or phone during disasters. Emergency services are dispatched through 911, with unified response protocols for the city's 16,700 residents.

Recreation and Community Life

Parks, Beaches, and Outdoor Amenities

El Segundo offers public access to El Segundo Beach, a segment of the South Bay coastline providing opportunities for walking, running, biking, skating, , fishing, and beachcombing. The beach features services, restrooms, outdoor showers, and courts, with convenient parking available via a lot at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Vista del Mar, maintained by County. Adjacent to Dockweiler State Beach, it benefits from shared regional amenities like picnic areas and fire rings, though under frequent aircraft noise from nearby . The city maintains more than 15 parks equipped with athletic fields, recreational water features, a skate park, dog park, and community garden, supporting diverse outdoor activities. Recreation Park, located at 401 Sheldon Street, includes basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball facilities, roller hockey areas, and lawn bowling greens. Hilltop Park features a public pool for swimming, alongside playgrounds and open spaces suitable for family use. Library Park, in the 600 block of Main Street, provides a gazebo, grass play area, and water fountain for casual gatherings and relaxation. Additional amenities include reservable picnic areas across multiple parks for events, with the Recreation and Parks Department overseeing maintenance and programming to ensure accessibility. The allows off-leash exercise for pets, while the garden promotes among residents. These facilities collectively emphasize active , though space constraints in the limit large-scale natural preserves, prioritizing multi-use urban greenspaces over expansive wilderness areas.

Sports Facilities and Athletics

The , situated at 555 North Nash Street in El Segundo, functions as the primary practice facility for the of the National Hockey League and the of the . The complex includes three regulation rinks, a fitness center, and amenities supporting year-round hockey development, public skating sessions, and training for professional and amateur athletes. It hosts youth learn-to-skate programs through the LA Skating Academy and adult recreational leagues, contributing to El Segundo's role as a regional hub for sports amid Southern California's limited rink availability. Public athletic facilities under the city's Recreation and Parks Department include Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields, an outdoor venue opened in 2007 featuring soccer fields, diamonds, and multi-use turf areas for community and youth leagues. The department administers seasonal sports programs, such as adult , , and soccer leagues, alongside youth clinics in , , and at the Aquatics Center. These initiatives emphasize accessible participation, with registration prioritizing residents and quarterly guides detailing over 150 annual offerings across team and individual sports. El Segundo High School, part of the El Segundo Unified School District, supports a robust interscholastic athletics program affiliated with the Southern Section. Fall seasons feature varsity teams in football, cross country, boys , girls , , girls , and girls , while winter and spring include , wrestling, , , and . The Eagles compete in the Pioneer League, with facilities including on-campus fields and access to municipal venues for home games. Private training centers complement public options, such as The Sports Complex at 236 California Street, which provides specialized programs in hockey, , , , , , and athletic performance for all ages. Similarly, the Sports Performance Training Center in El Segundo offers strength, speed, agility, and endurance conditioning tailored to sports like football, , , and . These facilities underscore El Segundo's emphasis on youth development and elite , leveraging proximity to for coaching and resources.

Cultural Events and Local Media

El Segundo hosts several annual cultural events emphasizing , , and seasonal celebrations, primarily organized through the city's Recreation and Parks Department and independent groups. The El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW), an independently run self-guided event held annually in late August, transforms over 40 creative business venues in Downtown El Segundo and the Smoky Hollow district into artist showcases, accompanied by live music on two stages, food vendors, and beverages; the 10th edition occurred on August 23, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. The city's Cultural Development Program supports initiatives like the Festival of Holidays, a December event featuring live music, cultural performances reflecting local diversity, a lighting, appearances, gift giveaways, and children's activities to foster unity.. Additional family-oriented special events, including concerts and holiday gatherings, aim to promote arts participation and are coordinated by the Recreation and Parks Department.. Local media in El Segundo consists of city-managed outlets and regional publications with area coverage, given the city's small size and proximity to . El Segundo Media, operated by the city government, produces stories, event coverage, and multimedia content accessible via online platforms and channels to inform residents on local affairs.. The El Segundo Herald, a weekly newspaper published by Herald Publishing, focuses on hyperlocal reporting for El Segundo and nearby South Bay areas.. Regional dailies such as the Daily Breeze provide investigative and general for the South Bay, including El Segundo, while the maintains its headquarters in the city, influencing broader coverage that occasionally addresses local issues.. No dedicated local radio or television stations operate exclusively from El Segundo; residents rely on Los Angeles-area broadcasts for such media..

Notable Residents and Cultural Impact

Prominent Individuals

(1936–2023), a , grew up in El Segundo after his family relocated there when he was four years old and graduated from in 1954. He served as personnel director for the during their back-to-back victories in 1972 and 1973, for the Washington Redskins during their wins in 1983 and 1988, and for the , leading them to in 1995. Lars Nootbaar, born September 8, 1997, in El Segundo, is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cardinals, drafted by the team in the eighth round of the 2018 MLB Draft after playing at the . Raised locally and a graduate of , Nootbaar debuted in the majors on June 22, 2021, and gained international attention as the first player with Japanese heritage to represent in the in 2023, contributing to their championship win. Dick Dale (1937–2019), a pioneering surf rock guitarist known as the "King of the Surf Guitar," relocated to El Segundo in 1954 with his family, where he developed his signature rapid-picking style inspired by local culture and Middle Eastern musical influences from his Lebanese heritage. Performing with his band the Del-Tones at venues like the Rendezvous Ballroom in nearby Balboa, Dale's 1962 album Surfer's Choice helped define the genre, emphasizing reverb-heavy guitar tones that mimicked ocean waves. El Segundo High School, constructed in 1927 with Neo-Romanesque architecture, has been a prominent filming location for films and television series due to its versatile appearance evoking a generic American educational institution rather than distinctly Californian settings. The campus first appeared in the 1955 film Blackboard Jungle, starring Glenn Ford and Sidney Poitier, and gained widespread use starting in the 1980s. Productions filmed there include Superbad (2007), WarGames (1983), Role Models (2008), The Babysitter (2017), and television series such as All American (2018–present), 24, CSI: Miami, Beverly Hills, 90210, and The O.C.. According to IMDb records, the school has hosted scenes for approximately 37 movies and shows. In , El Segundo is frequently referenced in the 1970s sitcom , where protagonist Fred Sanford, residing in Watts, invokes the city as a symbol of remote suburban distance, often in exasperated exclamations like traveling "from here all the way to El Segundo." This portrayal contrasts urban grit with perceived suburban removal, serving as a recurring punchline across episodes, including the 1977 installment "Fred Sings the Blues," featuring a satirical titled "I Left My Heart in El Segundo." The Sanford and Son motif influenced hip-hop culture, notably in A Tribe Called Quest's 1990 single "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo," which draws directly from the sitcom's usage of the city name to depict an unexpectedly distant errand, blending narrative storytelling with comedic homage. Filming at El Segundo High generates annual revenue of about $100,000 for the school district, supporting facilities like computer labs, though local restrictions cap shoots at 20 days per year amid resident concerns over traffic and disruption.

Controversies and Challenges

Historical Racial Exclusion and Modern Diversity

El Segundo, incorporated on May 28, 1917, as a planned by to house refinery workers, initially limited residency primarily to white employees through informal social norms and exclusionary housing practices prevalent in early 20th-century suburbs. Restrictive racial covenants, which prohibited property sales or rentals to non-whites, were common in County developments during this era, including areas near El Segundo, until invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court's 1948 decision. The city operated as a , with signage and community enforcement discouraging people of color from remaining after dark, a practice documented in local oral histories and reinforced by opposition to non-white settlement. In the 1920s, El Segundo residents actively resisted a proposed Black-owned beach resort development adjacent to the , mirroring broader regional efforts to preserve racial homogeneity amid post-World War I Black migration to , where the Black population in grew from 2,131 in 1900 to 15,579 by 1920. Redlining by federal agencies, which graded El Segundo and similar South Bay neighborhoods as low-risk for mortgages due to their white-majority composition, further entrenched exclusion by denying credit to minority buyers in perceived higher-risk areas elsewhere in Los Angeles County from onward. These mechanisms sustained a near-total absence of Black and other minority residents through the mid-20th century, with the city's industrial focus and high home prices providing additional economic barriers post-civil reforms. By the 2020 U.S. Census, El Segundo's population of 17,272 reflected gradual diversification driven by aerospace industry growth and proximity to , yet remained predominantly white: 55.5% non-Hispanic White, 11.6% non-Hispanic Asian, 2.3% or African American, and 20.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. This composition, with residents comprising under 3%—far below County's 8.3%—illustrates the enduring legacy of historical exclusion, compounded by current median home values exceeding $1.2 million in 2023, which correlate with socioeconomic selectivity rather than overt policy. Community efforts, including a 2021 documentary in Mayberry, have highlighted persistent racial tensions amid this slow demographic shift, attributing low minority representation to both past barriers and present cultural insularity.

Housing Development and Growth Pressures

El Segundo experiences significant growth pressures on its housing stock due to a high jobs-to-housing , with approximately 70,000 positions serving a resident population of around 17,000, much of the city's 10.6 square kilometers constrained by industrial zones, the , oil refineries, and protected sand dunes that limit residential expansion. This built-out character has resulted in minimal population growth, averaging 0.74% annually from 2010 to 2020, and a historical scarcity of new multifamily , with no significant developments in over 40 years prior to recent planning efforts. Consequently, 31.9% of households face cost burdens exceeding 30% of income, and median home sale prices reached $1.9 million in 2024, reflecting demand from , , and sector workers amid restricted supply. In response to state-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements, El Segundo's 2021-2029 Element, adopted in 2022 and certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development in July 2024, outlines strategies to accommodate 521 total units across income levels, including 189 very low-income and 88 low-income units. The plan identifies 20 sites totaling 13 acres for rezoning under a housing overlay allowing 30-40 units per acre and mixed-use overlays permitting 40-50 units per acre, providing capacity for 590 units, supplemented by 80 accessory dwelling units and preservation of 97 existing affordable units. Additional programs include an inclusionary ordinance mandating 15-20% affordable units in new developments, density bonus incentives, and partnerships for rehabilitation of the city's aging stock, where 88.8% of units predate 1990. These measures address environmental and infrastructural constraints, such as traffic and air quality impacts from adjacent uses, while facilitating lot consolidation and zoning revisions. Despite these initiatives, development faces ongoing challenges from high construction costs, small parcel sizes, and community preferences for maintaining the city's low-density, family-oriented character, exacerbated by broader trends of labor shortages and elevated borrowing rates that have slowed regional apartment permitting. The Housing Element emphasizes annual progress reporting and fair housing outreach to mitigate (affecting 5.8% of renters) and support vulnerable groups, including 47 unsheltered homeless individuals counted in 2020, amid projections for sustained employment-driven demand.

Environmental and Industrial Impacts

El Segundo's industrial development originated with the Company's establishment of its second refinery in 1911, prompting the area's incorporation as a in 1917. The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, successor to the original facility, processes approximately 269,000 barrels of crude oil per day and supports thousands of jobs, forming a key economic pillar alongside the sector featuring companies like and . These industries have driven local growth but generated persistent environmental pressures, including emissions and waste that affect air, water, and soil quality. The has recorded 46 violations of environmental and regulations over the five years preceding 2025, reflecting challenges in compliance amid operations. In , it discharged the highest levels of and among U.S. refineries, exacerbating in and posing risks to marine ecosystems. Chevron reports halving emissions since 1991 via technologies like advanced flaring controls, yet incidents such as the October 2, 2025, explosion and fire elevated airborne chemical levels temporarily, with monitors detecting spikes before air quality normalized within hours per South Coast Air Quality Management District assessments. Legacy contamination from industrial activities necessitates ongoing remediation; sites like the former Allied Chemical Corp. El Segundo Works are tracked by the EPA, though not on the . Aerospace operations, including Raytheon's El Segundo facility, have produced hazardous wastes addressed through California Department of Toxic Substances Control cleanups, highlighting broader sectoral impacts on and soil. These efforts underscore tensions between industrial vitality and ecological preservation in the coastal locale.

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